Janmoni Deka is a student of class IX at GRB Charai Hagi High School, Morigain, Assam. Her parents wanted the daughter to study well and do something good with her future. But, they always complained about her lack of attention in studies and poor academic record. Janmoni too wanted to study and build a career,…
The pandemic has hit every aspect of our lives, today many of the activities are done virtually. Lack of infrastructure and digital literacy in the rural settings have made the situation grave, people are not able to access the digital platforms, and thus are stuck. DEF and USIPI supported digital centres in Hyderabad are playing…
During the pandemic, like many life-activities, the education system completely shifted to online platform. Months have passed, but this adoption isn’t equally effective to all. Students and teachers have their own struggles while accessing these online platforms. Due to financial constraints, students are not able to access the internet, and are devoid of electronic gadgets…
Nirasho Devi and her family members are farmers by occupation but occasionally work in the town area as well. She has four children and all of them study in the nearby Government school. During the Governance camp in their village Beyang, DEF’s SoochnaPreneurs (SPs) registered her for the PM Ujjwala Yojana and within a month…
This is the story of Madhuraveni who is a 9th class student, who doesn’t have much interest in the studies. The only outlook she had for studies is to gain passing marks. But, when DEF’ STEM classes started in her school, she began to find her lost interest back. She started attending the classes on…
We are moving towards an Information and Knowledge Society. Today’s students rely on the Internet as a primary source of information for both school and personal usages. Digital literacy as a part of School Education is a concurrent subject under this modern era. The core solution to the problem is to establish maximum digital hubs…
During the past few weeks, we had witnessed the Covid-19 cases shooting sky high and deaths breaking records everyday. It not only crushed the burdened health system but also highlighted the sheer ignorance towards health infrastructure in rural areas. To give an instant relief and prevent the spread, Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) has accelerated its…
The Internet Saathi team is committed to provide relief resources and opportunities to all its beneficiaries amid the ongoing pandemic. With the belief that war against Covid-19 can be only won with awareness, empathy and coordination among communities, collective engagement becomes paramount. Nutan Kumari, an Internet Saathi and DEF’s Covid-19 Relief Warrior from Bhagwanpur, Bihar,…
Bandana –– born with a locomotive disability –– lost her husband just 3-years after marriage. She was struggling to take care of a child, as she did not have any financial support. Lack of livelihood opportunities in the rural areas only making it difficult as she recalls, “those days were the worst days in my…